05 Jun 2027
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Escorted tour
Self-Guided Walks in the Italian Dolomites – 8 Days
Lago di Braies, the Nemes Alp and the Tre Cime from a four-star base in Dobbiaco, at your own pace with route notes and half board.
8 days
From £1,419
Tour overview
This 8-day self-guided walking holiday explores the Dolomites from a single comfortable base, so you unpack once and set out each day on a different trail through the mountains of South Tyrol and the Veneto. There is no guide: detailed route notes and maps are provided, and you walk at your own pace. You stay seven nights at the four-star Park Hotel Bellevue in Dobbiaco, a hotel of old-world charm with a spa, sauna, steam room and pool, on a half-board basis with breakfast and dinner every day.
The first walk ascends gently from the hotel along peaceful country lanes, through picture-perfect Tyrolean villages and hamlets, each with its own chapel or church. Next day a short bus and a gondola ride lift you to the high pastures of the Rotwand at 1,914m, below the limestone peaks of the Croda Rossa, for a walk across the Nemes Alp.
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One of the finest trails of the week takes in Lago di Braies, a jewel-like lake below sheer mountain walls, the Grünwald Valley and the Hochalm, a full-day hike with around 800m of ascent and descent. Another day takes you into the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park in the Italian-speaking Veneto, following a disused railway line from Cimabanche and climbing through high pastures to the Rifugio Ra Stua.
A cable car carries you towards Mount Elmo for a walk along the crest of the Carnic Alps to the Klammbachhütte, with views into Austria. The grand finale is the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, the three great rock towers that are the symbol of the Dolomites, reached by bus to the Rifugio Auronzo for a walk around their base.
The physical rating is medium, with daily walks on mountain trails and some longer days. This holiday suits independent walkers who want to enjoy the Dolomites at their own pace, with a comfortable hotel, spa and good food at the end of each day. The hotel can advise on shorter alternatives on any day, and evenings bring a well-earned dinner and the chance to unwind in the spa.
Trip highlights
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Chapels and churches of the Tyrolean villages (Day 2)
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The Nemes Alp by gondola (Day 3)
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Lago di Braies and the Hochalm (Day 4)
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Rifugio Ra Stua in the Ampezzo Dolomites (Day 5)
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The Carnic Alps crest from Mount Elmo (Day 6)
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The Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Day 7)
Your route
3 stops from Dobbiaco to Tre Cime di Lavaredo
- Dobbiaco Days 1–8
- Lago di Braies Day 4
- Tre Cime di Lavaredo Day 7
Why choose this tour
One four-star base with a spa, so you unpack once. The Dolomites' great sights at your own pace, with route notes provided.
Best suited to
- Independent walkers
- Couples and friends
- Families with children aged 12 and over
- Travellers who enjoy comfort after a day outdoors
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Dobbiaco, Italy to Dobbiaco, Italy
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Day 1 · Dobbiaco Arrive in Dobbiaco
Arrive at your hotel for dinner.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Dobbiaco Chapels and churches walk
Walk through Tyrolean villages from the hotel.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Rotwand, Nemes Alp Nemes Alp
A gondola to the high pastures and a walk below the Croda Rossa.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Lago di Braies, Hochalm Lago di Braies and the Hochalm
A full-day hike past one of the Dolomites' finest lakes.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Cimabanche, Rifugio Ra Stua Rifugio Ra Stua
Walk into the Ampezzo Dolomites to a mountain hut.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Mount Elmo, Carnic Alps Mount Elmo and the Klammbachhütte
A cable car and a crest walk in the Carnic Alps.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Rifugio Auronzo, Tre Cime di Lavaredo Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Walk around the base of the famous three peaks.
- Hotel
- Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Dobbiaco Leave Dobbiaco
The holiday ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Dobbiaco (7 nights) Park Hotel Bellevue, four-star, half board
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights at a four-star hotel
- Meals 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
- Detailed route notes and maps
- Use of the hotel spa, sauna and pool
Not included
- Flights and transfers, unless booked as a package
- Meals not included 6 lunches
- Local buses, gondolas and cable cars
- Lunches
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a guided group — this is self-guided
- You want to move between hotels — you stay in one base
- You are not a regular walker — some days are long
- You want flights included — they are not included as standard
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
From £1,419 per person, twin share, tour only. 19 upcoming departures. Single travellers from £1,475 (single supplement from £56).
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04 Sept 2027
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18 Sept 2027
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25 Sept 2027
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02 Oct 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is there a guide?
No. This is a self-guided holiday with detailed route notes and maps, so you walk at your own pace.
How hard are the walks?
Moderate mountain walks, with one full day of around 800m ascent and descent. Easier options are possible on most days.
Are lifts and buses included?
No, local buses, gondolas and cable cars are paid locally.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner every day at the hotel.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 12.
When is the best time to go?
Departures run through the summer walking season, when the high trails and huts are open.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary